Patiala: Farmers protesting against the establishment of compressed biogas (CBG) plants across the state have given the government a deadline of September 5 to scrap the proposal. This ultimatum was issued after negotiations between the state government and farm unions failed. The farmers have warned that they will block NH-44 if the government does not take action, reports The Tribune.
The issue has gained momentum after the Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM Non-Political) and Kisan Mazdoor Morcha (KMM), both stationed at the Shambhu border, announced their support for the coordination committee members who are opposing the CBG plants.
As per media report, the protests are primarily led by farmer union members who are concerned that the chemicals produced during biogas generation could be carcinogenic and contaminate the soil and food chain. In cases where CBG plants use press mud, the protests have also been driven by complaints about unpleasant odors from the biogas units.
Some CBG producers with plants in other states have attempted to demonstrate the safety and efficiency of their operations by inviting protesters to visit these facilities, but these efforts have had limited success. In response, the Punjab Government has scheduled a meeting in Ludhiana on Tuesday with biogas plant owners, community health experts, scientists, and protesters.
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